Tambudzai Magwenzi, 24

Tambudzai Magwenzi, 24

Tambudzai Magwenzi, 24

Zimbabwe

With an honors degree in women and gender studies, Tambudzai Magwenzi is passionate about supporting the sexual and reproductive rights of young people and women, with a special focus on the impact of HIV. “In Zimbabwe only 8% of the young people get tested, even though more than 35% are affected or infected.”

Tambudzai is working for a stronger response in her community and beyond. “The global fight against HIV and AIDS has become an important concern regardless of country borders, religious beliefs political standings or social class. I would like to play an integral part in enacting change when it comes to addressing HIV and AIDS as well as TB.”

An experienced youth volunteer in sexual & reproductive health and rights, Tambudzai’s most recent role in advocacy was at the SAT4YOUTH YouthQuake Leadership Conference in Johannesburg. She has also co-authored a publication on how the Sustainable Development Goals and sexual reproduction health rights across Africa relate to youth advocacy work.